In 1878 Massachusetts enacted the first probation statute, and Boston hired its first probation officer. In 1880 the Massachusetts legislature approved the first statewide hiring of probation officers. By 1925 all states had laws governing probation for juveniles, and by 1939 approximately 39 states were maintaining laws on probation for adults. By 1967 adult probation was allowed by statute in all states.
Landlords can&rsquo;t force a tenant to get contents insurance, but it&rsquo;s probably in their best interest to do so. Contents insurance will replace all your stuff in the case of a fire or break-in, but it also protects you from liability if something happens in your unit. (TARA WALTON / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO)
Most landlords will require their tenants to maintain insurances, and a lease will usually oblige the tenant to do so. But how often do the parties give thought to what the insurance provisions in the lease actually mean? Types of insurances usually required. A landlord will generally require a tenant to maintain insurance policies covering: 1  Public Liability. This policy covers the insured for any legal liability arising out of personal injury or property damage caused by the insured. 2  All plate glass replacement. 3  Industrial Special Risk.